What you'll learn in this wine class:

Wine is our most sensual beverage, with colors sparkling like precious jewels, textures compared to silk and satin and flavors ranging from juicy peach to the finest dry-aged meat. Pairing wine with food can bring enjoyment to new heights, but which food?

Understanding how to unite the two can be a challenge, but we're going to take all the guesswork out of the process during this special demonstration class. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross to mix-and-match five wines with five food courses, to test the "rules" of wine and food and craft your own sensational wine and food experience!

Students will enjoy generous tastings of each wine and food item being served. You must be 21 or over to attend.

School Notes:Important:

Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Reviews of Classes at The Chopping Block at the Mart (187)

(187 Reviews)

Sensual Food and Wine Pairing

Reviewed by Brandon S. on 2/17/2019

School: The Chopping Block at the Mart

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